THERE were huge cheers of "it's SANTA!" in Launceston this evening (December 22) as the man in the red suit himself rode into town on a GoCornwall bus.

On schedule, at 5pm, Santa arrived on an open top bus with snow falling and Christmas music blaring.

He was greeted by many young faces, all eager to get the chance to speak to Santa Claus.

He will continue on his journey shortly and is due to arrive at Tavistock's Bedford Square at 5.50pm before finishing the night on Callington's New Road at 6.50pm.

Santa greets the young children who patiently waited for him to arrive on the GoCornwall bus
Santa greets the young children who patiently waited for him to arrive on the GoCornwall bus (Zoe Uglow)